Silk Way West Airlines is set to add more capacity to its cargo network with the arrival of its first Boeing 777 Freighter at the Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku (GYD) on 3 October. The airline is the newest operator of Boeing’s best-selling freighter, which also aligns with the carrier’s ambitions to implement greener, more fuel-efficient operations. “This expansion of the fleet will open up opportunities for Silk Way West Airlines to boost the volume of flights and extend our … [Read more...] about Silk Way West Airlines’ first B777F takes off
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Qatar Airways starts freighter service to Warsaw
Qatar Airways has started freighter services between Doha and Warsaw from 1 October, which will operate once a week with 100 tonnes of cargo capacity each way on the B777 freighter. The carrier has 10 weekly passenger services to the Polish capital, and with the addition of the 777F service, it will increase its weekly freight capacity, including belly space, from Warsaw to 200 tonnes. The launch of this service is expected to provide consistent and reliable freighter operations between … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways starts freighter service to Warsaw
Thai Airways extends partnership with CHAMP
Thai Airways has renewed its contract with CHAMP’s Traxon cargoHUB in a bid to continue streamlining its processes and support operational growth. The airline said Traxon cargoHUB aligns with its high standards of service and enables improved supply chain quality and completeness whilst remaining up to date with the latest industry requirements. Thai Airways benefits from being part of the largest air cargo community, with digital access to more than 4,000 freight forwarders … [Read more...] about Thai Airways extends partnership with CHAMP
Emirates shows SAF commitment with Shell deal
Emirates and Shell Aviation have reached an agreement for the supply of over 300,000 gallons of blended SAF for use at the airline’s international hub in Dubai (DXB). The first delivery under the agreement is expected to commence before year-end, making it the first time that SAF is supplied through the DXB airport fueling system. As part of the agreement, Emirates will track SAF delivery and its use data through blockchain-powered book-and-claim solution Avelia. The … [Read more...] about Emirates shows SAF commitment with Shell deal
Lufthansa deploys A321F to add capacity in the Nordics
Lufthansa Cargo is expanding its position in the Nordic region with the addition of Helsinki (HEL) to its cargo network plus additional frequency to Copenhagen (CPH), starting 28 September. The airline will fly its A321F freighters on a new route from Frankfurt to Copenhagen via Helsinki every Thursday, in addition to the existing FRA-CPH freighter service on Mondays. The new service, with flight number LH8354, will offer 28 tonnes of cargo capacity and will arrive in HEL and CPH in the … [Read more...] about Lufthansa deploys A321F to add capacity in the Nordics
Qatar Airways marks 20 years of freighter operations
Qatar Airways Cargo is celebrating its 20th year of dedicated freighter operations Over the past two decades, Qatar Airways Cargo has continuously expanded its fleet, network, and product portfolio, in a bid to become the world's #1 cargo carrier. In 2003, Qatar Airways Cargo took delivery of its very first freighter, an Airbus A300-600, which was a converted passenger aircraft. It began regular operations to Amsterdam and Chennai, and shortly thereafter, to New Delhi. Today, the cargo … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways marks 20 years of freighter operations